Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, New Chandigarh explained

Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, New Chandigarh, Mohali, Punjab
Type:Dedicated oncology hospital and research institute
Established:2022
Parent:Tata Memorial Centre
Director:Prof. (Dr.) Ashish Gulia
City:New Chandigarh
Country:India

The Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre is a 300-bed oncology hospital in New Chandigarh, Punjab.[1] It has been built by the Tata Memorial Centre.[2]

History

The Punjab government granted 50acres of land for construction of the hospital.[3] The foundation stone for the hospital was laid in 2013 by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.[4] [5] It was inaugurated on 24 August 2022 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Director of the hospital is Dr. Ashish Gulia.

Hospital Services

The hospital is a 300-bedded facility and has 11 departments including Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology and Radiation Oncology to provide specialized quality oncology treatment to patients.[6] Day care facility is available for chemotherapy. The department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology is equipped with 3T MRI, CT scan, Ultrasonography, Mammography and Digital X-ray unit.

Health Schemes Available for Patients

Source:[7]

  1. Ayushman Bharat (Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojna) for up to an amount of Rs. 5 Lakh
  2. Mukh Mantri Punjab Cancer Rahat Kosh Scheme for up to an amount of Rs. 1.5 Lakh

Medical Research

Various interdisciplinary and multi-institute clinical trials and research in done at the hospital. 24 research projects are being done at the Institute as of August 2023.[8]

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Service . Tribune News . PM Modi to inaugurate Tata Memorial's Homi Bhabha cancer hospital in Mohali on August 24 . 2022-09-16 . Tribuneindia News Service . en.
  2. News: PTI . 2022-08-24 . PM Modi inaugurates cancer hospital in Punjab's Mohali, says health care a priority . en-IN . The Hindu . 2022-09-16 . 0971-751X.
  3. News: PTI . 2013-12-30 . Manmohan lays foundation stone for cancer hospital in Punjab . en-IN . The Hindu . 2022-09-16 . 0971-751X.
  4. Web site: Sukhbir Badal seeks sub-centres of Homi Bhabha hospital in Jalandhar and Amritsar . 2022-09-16 . The Tribune . en.
  5. Web site: Victor . Hillary . 2021-12-02 . Mohali cancer hospital: First phase to open by month end . 2022-09-16 . Hindustan Times . en.
  6. Web site: Maajor Equipment - HBCH&RC . 2023-08-21 . tmc.gov.in.
  7. Web site: SCHEMES - HBCH&RC . 2023-08-31 . tmc.gov.in.
  8. Web site: RESEARCH - HBCH&RC . 2023-08-21 . tmc.gov.in.

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